Have you visited the otters at the Nature Center lately? Checked out what’s blooming at the NC Arboretum? Seen the new AMOS science center in downtown Asheville? There’s so much to do in Buncombe County and you can now use your library card to do it.
Buncombe County Public Libraries have a program to give library card holders access to free passes for local museums and attractions. It’s called a ZOOM pass, and you can check one out with your library card.
There is an online reservation system you can use to reserve a one day pass for the location of your choice. Passes may be reserved up to one month in advance and most passes are family passes that will admit several adults and children. You can pick up your pass at Pack Library 48 hours before your reservation. According to the website you can now pick up your tickets at the Black Mountain library, Enka-Candler Library, Skyland/South Buncombe Library, Weaverville Library as well as at the Pack Library.
Currently there are several local attractions available including the WNC Nature Center, the NC Arboretum and the Asheville Museum of Science, Hands On in Hendersonville, Asheville Art Museum and the Smith-McDowell House Museum. New attractions will be added as time goes on so keep checking in.
Most passes are family passes for multiple adults and kids, but be sure and read the instructions on each pass to see who is covered. Then pick up your ZOOM pass at Pack Library and enjoy your day! But if you fail to cancel your reservation you will be blocked from making any other reservations for 30 days.
You can book your ZOOM pass on the library’s website.
This program is funded by Buncombe County Libraries and the Buncombe County Friends of the Library.
